1st Run

Just started Week 1 Run 1 - apprehensive 5st overweight, asthma, emphasyema. Walking OK, running (Well slow jog just above walking pace) totally knackering. Back for shower and wow! I Felt fantastic. Reading lots in this blog very inspiring. Love the thought of a graduation day.

[lizziebeth57 Graduate]

Congratulations, you have taken the biggest step already - starting the programme. Well done. Lots of folk on here have asthma and overweight and many have seen a big improvement in both areas. My own breathing ain't so hot at times but running has been great. This forum is a fantastic place, you will get lots of encouragement, good information and we will all celebrate your graduation with you when the time comes.

Just a reminder to stretch after your run, Laura doesn't mention that but it saves you getting stiff (and prevents injury too). Welcome to the club

[useitorloseit Graduate]

So right about the stretches. After my first run I couldn't move for about 3 days! After the second run after reading posts on this forum I did all the stretches, and hardly any problems at all after that (except for my dodgy knees, but that's another whole story!). Well done you. Just take it easy. I think I run slower than I walk, but that's ok. I also discovered that while it may feel a bit more hard work running on grass, it's very much better for your joints, so if you're a bit overweight I would recommend finding a good flat park to run round.

[rr76 Graduate]

Congratulations on starting - thats the hardest step over with. Just take it easy, stretch afterwards (as the posters above say) and remember that fantastic buzz you get when you finish!

[MarkyD Graduate]

Well done and welcome here. You have the hang of it now - gettting out the door is the hardest thing. All the lovely people on this community will cheer you on your way. Post often. Run regularly and make sure you have your rest days. Good luck!

[poppypug Graduate]

Hi SlowFit, Welcome, you have come to the right place that's for sure A massive well done to you for taking that first step, that's the hardest , getting out of the flippin' door It is an amazing programme, just follow the steps and you cant go wrong, jobs a good 'un. Keep posting of your progress and enjoy your rest day tomorrow xxx

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The first step is the hardest and you've already done it! Welcome... and best of luck... do drop in regularly for a chat...

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Wow! Thank you so much for all of your very supportive comments. What a great spot I've stumbled onto.

[beforefifty Graduate]

Hi SLowFit, been away from the laptop for a while but just wanted to add my 'hello and welcome' to the others. I too am asthmatic and was 5 stones (now 4) overweight and am on week 8 so it can be done. Slow and steady!

[Camperfan]

Hi and welcome from me too! I have found reading this forum helps me keep getting out of the door, it really is inspiring to read everyone's achievements. I also need to lose a fair bit of weight, but am encouraged by the mantra oft repeated on here, slow and steady does it! Well done and let's get there!